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I hope you come by our office even though she's not here.

Of course.

I had a scholarship to discuss with your father anyway.

- We should go right now. - Really?

- We should go. - Let's go.

- Hello, Sir. - Mr Oh, welcome.

He came to see Sun Young off.

Really? That's so kind of you.

My father is heavily interested in your scholarship foundation.

He wanted me...

to come by and pick your brains on a matter.

It'd be my utmost pleasure.

I'll leave you two to it then.

Sure. Let's have a seat.

Thank you.

(Episode 121)

Sir, did you hear the news?

About what?

Mr Choi's wife has been suffering from a chronic illness.

She passed away last night.

What?

I heard she was ill, but I wasn't expecting this.

His children came home after hearing the news...

and he's making funeral arrangements.

I see.

I'll have to stop by later today.

I'll head over there straight after work.

Good. Make sure that he has all the help he needs.

Consult our accountant team...

and personally see that it goes smoothly.

Of course.

This is heartbreaking.

It wasn't long ago when he was happy she was back.

This is all too sudden.

She returned to Korea after being diagnosed...

and passed away not long after.

I see.

Hello, this is Sunflower Flowers.

Flowers for a funeral?

Yes, of course.

Who should I make it out to?

Mr Choi Choong Bok?

Do you mean Choi Choong Bok of Papa Group?

I see. Thank you.

He did mention that the flowers were for his sick wife.

She must have...

(Executing Order in Seoul)

Are you arguing your appeal today?

No, I'll be delivered my final sentence.

You might shed a few years off.

I'm innocent and will leave this place as such.

Now he's also delusional.

(4 Years Later)

Are you Lee Hae In?

Yes, that's me.

Did you write this?

Yes, it's mine.

"Human Lifetime as seen through the Butterfly Effect".

I was impressed.

Thank you.

I have to say that your English is perfect.

Thank you.

The professors here were impressed which made me proud as well.

You're the smartest out of all the recent Korean students.

Thank you, Ma'am.

What are your postdoctoral plans?

I'd love to teach back in Korea.

I see. Well, you will be graduating soon.

Yes, I will.

Keep up the good work until then...

and I hope you become...

a great psychologist who sees the truth in people's minds.

I'll do my best.

I'll be sure to remember your name.

Thank you.

Finally, she acknowledged me.

The most demanding professor here knows me!

Mum, Dad.

The paper I wrote impressed my professor.

She said she'll put in a good recommendation for me.

I think I'll be able to teach part-time at her old school.

She even recommended that I volunteer in psychotherapy.

I'll be back in Korea next week...

and I'm already excited to see how my life will unfold.

Also, a newspaper interviewed me about the paper I wrote.

I'll attach a copy of that article.

It's Hae In.

"There is not..."

How am I supposed to read this when it's all in English?

My little girl.

I couldn't be prouder.

Careful, careful.

Yeo Jin, you're getting bigger by the day.

- When's your due date? - Next month.

Including No Ma, you already have three.

This one will make four.

How on earth do you do it?

It's all thanks to Jin Ho's parents actually.

They moved to Seoul a few months ago.

- To look after your children? - Yes.

I know they're prominent in Gyeongsang Province,

but raising kids costs a lot of money.

It's all right. Besides, having kids is an act of patriotism these days.

It's still admirable. A lot of people give up...

because it's just too hard to raise them.

I'm overwhelmed by just seeing you this big.

You won't be once you have one of your own.

You wouldn't believe how fascinating babies are.

So you have them out of fascination?

Not exactly,

but babies are sure a blessing.

I just love them so much.

I didn't pressure her in any way.

She just adores children so much.

So do you.

- Gosh. - You two are made for each other.

Tell me about it.

- Look at that. - Our baby.

Sir, I'm here on behalf of the accountant team.

Thanks, Intern.

So how's the job?

They're good thanks to your generosity towards interns.

Do your best here and...

figure out which team suits you the best.

After my internship, I was thinking about getting an MBA.

You're off to study too?

Hae In's returning with a doctoral degree.

I'll be studying something more practical.

I want to run a business, one that's carefully planned.

I already know what I want to do.

You've put a lot of thought into this.

Of course I have.

Okay. We'll discuss this more when your mum returns next week.

- She's coming back? - Didn't you know?

I thought she'd stay there forever.

I think she's had enough of Europe.

It's been four years, so it's completely understandable.

I know.

Guard.

Guard!

Guard.

Keep it down.

Why aren't you letting me out for exercise?

You already went out for 30 minutes today.

I did no such thing. Now open up!

Even as a prisoner, I have rights.

So open up.

Keep up this commotion and...

I'll put you in solitary confinement.

Let me out!

Are you kidding me?

Keep it down. This is your last warning.

Open up. Let me out!

Guard, let me out.

Open up this instant!

Prisoner 577 is at it again.

He may do something stupid, so keep an eye on him.

Look out for sharp objects during inspections too.

Yes, Sir.

Does he have any family?

He's divorced, but he has two children.

Do they visit?

His son does come by from time to time,

but he's been absent for two months.

I see.

Does he have money?

A Mr Na Dae Ki has been constantly sending him some.

He's better off than others,

so what's his problem?

How long does he have left?

Three years, Sir.

He's already lived half of his sentence.

Seeing how he can't behave proves...

that he doesn't know how to appreciate life.

That's who he is I'm afraid.

I see.

Prisoner 577.

Stop whining like a little baby.

You did wrong and...

you're being punished for it.

You caused a ruckus at the Daejeon Prison...

which is why you were transferred here.

Don't...

Don't you know that this place is notorious?

Even the worst criminals obey the rules here.

Warden, please help me.

My heart's about to explode...

and I keep hearing voices in my head.

I feel like someone's coming to kill me.

Let me out for an hour. An hour out in the yard.

That's against the rules.

This wouldn't be prison if you got what you wanted.

Please, Warden.

It's just that I feel like someone's in this cell.

- Prisoner 577. - Don't call me that!

It drives me crazy every time you say that.

How can I know when it's your number?

I never asked for this number.

It was 277 in lock-up and now this.

I requested a new number.

This wouldn't be prison if you had a choice in that matter.

Prisoner 577, get your act together.

Why can't you behave? You only have three years left.

Talk to me again when you've lived three years here.

I can't. It'll drive me crazy.

I can't live like this.

I can't. I just can't!

- I've had enough. - Yes, Sir.

Guard! Is anyone there?

I'm hearing voices in my head.

Open up. Let me out!

Prisoner 577, shut it. You're ruining our peace and quiet.

Darn it.

He's getting worse.

Didn't you see his eyes?

They were manic, Sir. I think he's losing it.

He has some nerve addressing us that way.

Normally, he's awfully quiet,

but every now and again he has an episode.

He has mood swings and insomnia.

Sometimes he forgets what he did seconds ago.

He sometimes asks for a meal after eating one.

Do you remember Jo Dae Pal?

He was diagnosed with early-onset dementia.

That doesn't seem like the case with Prisoner 577.

I think he needs to be evaluated.

When does the volunteer psychologist come by?

No one has been here in months.

I'll ask my superiors...

and have someone newly appointed to us.

Yes, Sir.

One more thing.

He seems traumatised by the number 77.

I think he's suffered enough,

so let's give him a new number.

Yes, Sir.

I can't...

I can't live like this any more.

Grandma!

Wait. Isn't that Hae In?

She must already be here.

- Grandma, I'm home. - My little puppy's home!

I'm home too.

Oh, right.

Jung Hoon, how have you been?

- Welcome home. - Thank you.

Grandma, you haven't changed a bit.

Don't be ridiculous. It's been four years.

Besides, you're one to talk. Look how pretty you are.

Am I the only one who grew old then?

That's absurd. You look even more beautiful.

Gosh.

Now that we're home, we should get married.

Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere.

I won't run off to another man, so let's take this slow.

Look at her, Mum. It's like she's been away for a day,

not four years.

- Where's Dad? - He'll be here soon.

We should head over to the main house.

Sure. Jung Hoon, you should go too.

I will.

- We'll be right back. - Sure. See you, Jung Hoon.

- Mum! - Gosh, that's awkward.

- Welcome home. - Have you been well, Sir?

Of course. I heard how you two made a name for yourselves there.

I didn't do much, but Hae In was a rock star.

She's been asked to teach at Y University.

It's only part-time for now.

Even that's an incredible achievement.

Good job, you two.

Grandma's been cooking all day for you two,

so run along inside.

- Sure. - Go on.

Come in.

- Mr Oh, come on in. Have a seat. - Thank you.

I received a report card on our Europe joint project.

Our performance doubled thanks to Sun Young.

I see. She's been finding business fun these days.

I went to visit some time back...

and she's been everywhere to promote our brand...

including small cities as well as Paris, Berlin and London.

She's been taking up the role of a saleswoman too.

If I had known she had that in her, I would've let her go sooner.

Isn't it about time that she came home though?

Do you miss her?

I've been waiting for four years for her return.

Didn't you know?

I see.

You're unbelievable, you know that?

It's about time you brought her back in.

The Seoul office...

could use her talents as well.

You better hold onto your socks.

Why?

She's coming home next week.

- Really? - Yes.

- Mum. - Mum!

My babies!

Hi, Sun Young.

- I'm here too. - Hi, Eun Hee.

I thought you were a girl in her twenties.

You look way younger than you used to.

- Do I? - You do.

It's the Paris air.

Well, you seem pretty hooked on it.

Four years in Paris has made me Parisian.

It turns out that life overseas was my true calling.

I was always at the centre of attention.

Anyway, how's Dad?

He's great. Anyway, We'll talk more on our way home.

Sure.

What's the rush though?

You know, Koreans should really learn how to loosen up.

Since when was our mum this chatty?

Paris has changed her completely.

Bubbly and vivacious. You seem like a little girl.

This reminds me of you back in high school.

Paris must've healed her.

I'll take the kids and park the car out front.

- Meet me at Gate Two. - Sure.

- Let's go. - Okay.

- We should go too. - Sure.

Hang on. Is that...

Is that Mr Oh?

Mr Oh?

Sun Young, it's me.

My goodness, Mr Oh.

It's nice to see you.

Welcome home.

Thanks.

Today, you'll probably spend time with your family,

so how about we meet tomorrow?

Tomorrow? That sounds great.

I'll give you a call.

Sure.

- I'll see you around. - Sure.

Can I get some flowers?

Hello? Is anyone here?

I'm here.

Ms Shin.

Mr Choi.

You're still here.

I thought you'd be working somewhere else by now.

It must be the anniversary of your wife's death.

Yes, it is.

I thought you'd come by around this time of year.

Are you here with your children?

They're off to college and are staying in dorms.

I took the opportunity to come back to Korea for good.

I see.

You must be upset being away from them.

They're all grown-up now, so it's all right.

I now worry less about them.

Good. Well, I'll put together a bouquet for you.

Thank you.

Were you in the middle of dinner?

I was too busy to go out and eat today.

If you'd like, you can join me. Let's eat before it gets mushy.

You shouldn't eat ramyeon for dinner.

It's not my first time.

Please join me.

I cook a mean bowl of ramyeon.

Do you have a cold?

You can scoop up some for yourself.

Eating out of the same bowl won't give you a cold.

That's not what I meant.

- Please enjoy. - Thanks.

I'm sorry about that. Dig in.

She should be home by now.

- Dad. - Sun Young!

- Dad... - I missed you so much.

How are you? Are you well?

Yes, I'm great.

Do you know...

how worried I was that you'd find Europe too nice...

and decide never to come back home?

I'd never do that. Anyway, I'm back for good.

That's great and you seem healthy too.

You really do.

I went to work every day on my bicycle...

and that did wonders.

Did you really?

- I missed you, Dad. - Me too.

You treated me to ramyeon, so I bought coffee.

One better than an instant brew.

Thanks.

Thanks to you recommending this shop to your friends,

we now have many regulars.

I see.

You were trying your best to turn your life around,

so it was the least I could do.

That reminds me. I bought the shop this spring.

Really? Then you're now the boss.

That's right. Although I did need a huge loan.

Anyway, that's why I've been working even harder.

I see.

That cough looks bad. Have you been to a doctor?

It's only because I had a few busy mornings recently.

It's a common cold, nothing big.

You work early shifts on that leg of yours?

Of course.

People can't even tell that I have a prosthetic leg.

They just think that I've injured it.

That's not what I meant.

My flower shop does the best around this block.

It's very rewarding.

You shouldn't be wearing yourself out.

As an orphan, you have no one to take of you.

Yes, you're right.

I am an orphan.

Still, I'm not doing so bad.

Anyway, here's your bouquet.

Tell your wife I said hello as well.

It's cold outside, so don't forget to bundle up.

You should be more worried about stressing yourself out.

Go to the doctor's too.

Mr Choi, you forgot your bouquet!

Sun Young, it's me.

I love how energetic you've become.

Really?

Well, this is who I used to be.

It was difficult to be alone in a foreign country at first,

but then a few months went by...

and I finally tasted my new found freedom.

I honestly had a blast.

Did you see the results I produced?

Of course. Everyone at Papa Group...

is amazed of the jackpot you hit in Europe.

The jackpot?

They're right about that.

You know, I've never once hit the jackpot on anything.

Especially with work. Aren't I amazing?

You really are.

I didn't know that I had it in me.

Neither did I.

I wasn't the only one who was surprised either.

I bought you some medicine that'll subside your coughs,

so take it home with you.

I never asked for this.

This is for the bouquet. Take care.

You didn't have to pay me.

How do you expect to earn money...

when you constantly hand out free flowers?

I heard all about...

your reputation of being too generous.

That's not how you run a business.

Anyway, take care.

Unbelievable.

Who gave him the right to judge me?

I can't believe he bought me this.

Never in my life have I had anyone...

buy me cough medicine.

- Really? - Yes!

- That's hilarious. - Sun Young seems happy.

She was always bubbly as a student.

Every day after school, she'd talk and talk...

about her whole day and what she did.

Paris must've brought out that side of hers.

It must've.

You wouldn't believe how happy I am to have her back home.

I know. You need her by your side.

Of course I do. You know how much I cherish her.

I do.

I haven't been to him in a while.

I wonder how he's doing.

- Mum, I'm off. - Okay, sure.

- Where's Hae In? - She already left.

Where to? Isn't the university on break?

She's off to meet someone that apparently lives far away.

I see. I can't believe she left so early in the morning though.

We're heading off to work, Mother.

You don't have to come over every morning.

It's not that big of a deal. We're saying goodbye on our way out.

If only you'd join us for meals too.

I'm more comfortable this way.

- We'll get going then. - Sure.

- Bye, Mum. - Have a good day.

Hang on.

The friend must live very far away...

for her to have left before breakfast.

Hello.

It's been four years.

Yes.

That sounds about right.

The meeting will now commence.

We'll first start off with our year-end report.

Mr Park will give a presentation on this year's performance.

Then we'll hear from...

Honourary CEO Na and CEO Na of Papa Group.

Mr Park, please go ahead.

Please turn to the handout included in the file.

Have you been well?

I'm suffering from headaches, insomnia and other things.

To see me miserable, that's what you all wanted.

You all?

Who exactly do you mean?

Well...

It's you.

Let me be frank here.

My life went downhill the moment I met you.

I don't know if that's true,

but I do sometimes regret searching for my birth father.

Although, we were destined to meet anyway.

Well,

the man you resent the most...

is being punished just like you want.

You must think that this had to be.

It's why you come by every now and again...

to check if I'm miserable.

You want to see that for yourself.

Well, look away.

See?

While I was out in the yard today,

I beat up an inmate who was getting on my nerves.

In return,

he bit down on my wrist.

Beating someone or getting beaten up...

is the only way I can stay sane in this place.

I trip other inmates on purpose just to start a fight sometimes.

Some nights I scream at the top of my lungs...

and for that I get hauled to solitary confinement...

in handcuffs and a gag.

Are you happy now?

Go home and tell Eun Hee.

Tell her how miserable I am.

And how I'm half crazy now.

Sure, I'll tell her that.

You still haven't come to your senses.

Rather than atoning,

you still choose to blame others.

You haven't changed at all...

and that's why you'll always be miserable.

Right.

So are you happy now?

I bet they'll be a skip in your steps as you go home.

You're making yourself miserable.

You're the one who put yourself in here.

I hope that...

you'll learn that someday.

(The final episode will air tomorrow.)

It's my dream to live a normal life.

Honestly, how stupid are you?

Don't call me that, you fuzz.

I hear that a promotion is due.

Amusing is how I'd describe her.

I'll take care of you and Mum.

(A son who's happy despite having less)

I'm curious as to what you'll want next.

Life is supposed to be unfair.

When did you get this scar?

Bring him to me now!

The CEO of TMO is looking for his son.

I'll take care of you and Mum both.

("I Am Sorry, but I Love You")